The DIA Middle East & Africa Conference 2026 marks a new phase of regional collaboration, bringing together key stakeholders from across the Middle East and Africa in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to facilitate meaningful dialogue and the development of practical solutions to shared regulatory, scientific, and healthcare innovation challenges.

Taking place at ADNEC, the conference will serve as DIA's flagship regional platform for regulatory harmonisation, reliance models, digital transformation, artificial intelligence in regulatory systems, pharmacovigilance, clinical research, market access, and sustainable healthcare solutions.

The event will bring together regulatory authorities, industry leaders, academics, patient representatives, international organisations, and healthcare stakeholders to exchange insights, strengthen partnerships, and advance more efficient, transparent, and collaborative healthcare systems across the MEA region.

Why you should attend:

1. Collaborate with health authority representatives and key industry leaders from across the MEA region and contribute to shaping the future regulatory landscape.
2. Connect with 300+ participants representing countries throughout the Middle East and Africa and beyond.
3. Discuss new strategies and processes to be implemented across the Middle East and Africa regions.
4. Learn how reliance, harmonisation initiatives, and collaboration contribute to efficient and sustainable regulatory systems throughout the region.

Who will you meet?

• Representatives from regulatory authorities across the Middle East, Africa, and international markets.
• Experts from international organisations and global regulatory initiatives.
• Industry leaders and technical experts in regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, digital transformation, AI, and product development.
• Global and regional pharmaceutical and healthcare stakeholders.
• Academics, patient representatives, and policy influencers contributing to healthcare regulation and innovation.